Estate homes may be a somewhat common sight in McLean, Va., where residents often enjoy an extravagant lifestyle within easy commuting distance of downtown Washington. But even the most blase visitor to McLean would have to be impressed by the idea of a homeowner enjoying a private putting green.
The estate at 1870 Virginia Ave. in McLean rests on a 1-acre site that adjoins parkland, adding to the property’s pastoral setting. In addition to the putting green, the grounds and parkland include manicured lawns, mature trees and a woodland stream.
The owners have added extensive stone patios and walkways with low stone walls and also a charming children’s treehouse and playhouse. A flagstone dining terrace has been nearly enclosed by a boxwood border, while additional professional landscaping enhances other areas of the grounds. Custom-designed mahogany garden gates open onto the flagstone front walkway.
Now on the market for $2,675,000, this Franklin Park estate includes four finished levels, with almost 7,250 finished square feet. The home was designed to incorporate English and Tidewater architectural traditions and features California redwood siding, slate roof shingles and a two-car side-entry garage.
Inside, the grand foyer features a 10-foot ceiling, custom-designed plantation shutters, granite flooring and a sweeping staircase to the upper level. All the first-floor rooms include custom-designed molding and trim. The main level includes an elegant library or music room with a coffered 10-foot ceiling and hardwood flooring. The library opens to the dining room, study, living room and hall.
The study or home office, which also has a 10-foot ceiling, includes hardwood flooring, built-in bookcases and custom-designed plantation shutters. The formal living room includes a masonry gas fireplace and plantation shutters. The formal dining room, at 24 by 15 feet, is perfectly sized for gracious entertaining and has hardwood flooring and a 10-foot ceiling.
For casual gatherings and family life, the great room and the kitchen share a double-sided brick fireplace. Both rooms have 10-foot ceilings, hardwood flooring and walls of oversized windows with transoms. The great room has built-in bookcases and French doors leading to the rear patio.
The kitchen includes custom-designed cherry cabinetry, granite counters and state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances.
The upper-level master suite features a charming sloped ceiling and a sitting room with an exposed-brick wall. Four additional bedrooms are on this level, each with a cathedral ceiling. The master suite has a private full bath, as do two of the other bedrooms on this level. The fourth and fifth bedrooms share a full bath. A laundry room completes this level.
The third level includes a bedroom, a living room or office area, and another full bath.
Both of the upper levels include custom-designed molding and trim.
The finished lower level includes a media room with a 100-inch high-definition screen and projector, a wine cellar and another room that functions as an exercise room or crafts room.
While this home is just 12 years old, the architectural elements and extensive woodwork and trim give it an ambience similar to that in some of the classically elegant homes of Northwest Washington and McLean.
For more information or an appointment to view this home, contact associate broker David Sande with Realty 2000 at 703/471-0471 or visit www.DavidSande.com.
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